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CITY OF IOWA CITY
UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE
September 4, 2018
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Constitution Week proclamation
Item Number: 2.a.
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City of Iowa City
` , PROCLAMATION
Whereas, September 17, 2018 marks the two hundred and thirty-first
anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by
the Constitutional Convention; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent
document and the anniversary of its creation; and
Whereas, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year
by the President of the United States of America designating September 17th
through the 23rd as Constitution Week; and
Whereas, the Constitution has been amended from time to time to define
basic rights, to extend those rights to all persons, and to modify other specific
aspects in light of contemporary concerns; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic
celebrations which will commemorate the occasion.
Now, therefore, I, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of the City of Iowa
City, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2018, to be
Constitution Week
in Iowa City and reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787
by protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us ough pis gu ' n of our liberties.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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September 4, 2018
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PLAYvolution proclamation
Item Number: 2.b.
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PROCLAMATION it
Whereas,a Play Deficit exists in our society, a very real decline in unstructured play which
has critical implications for the health of our community; and
Whereas,children's media usage has soared in the past two decades, with the average
American child engaging in 7 hours 38 minutes of media use each day; and
Whereas,play is critical to children's healthy brain development and building active,healthy
bodies; and
Whereas,play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination,
dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength; and
Whereas,unstructured play allows children to learn how to work in groups, to share, to
negotiate,to resolve conflicts, and to learn self-advocacy skills; and
Whereas,play helps children develop new competencies that lead to enhanced confidence
and the resiliency they will need to face future challenges; and
Whereas,play is just as important for adults, especially in the workplace, keeping one
functional under stress, refreshing the mind and body,triggering creativity and innovation,
increasing energy and helping to prevent burnout; and
Whereas,play is so important to optimal child development that the United Nations High
Commission for Human Rights has recognized it as a right of every child; and
Whereas, above all, play is a simple joy that is a cherished part of childhood.
Now, therefore,I, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
September 10-30, 2018 a time for
PLA Yvolution
and encourage all residents of all ages to support and promote the idea that unstructured,
unplugged, unlimited play is a critical component of healthy development for community
i members of Iowa City.
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